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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.04, 1,236.12 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.04, 1,236.12 and 337 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.04 : 1,236.12 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.04/1,236.12 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.04x = 1,236.12 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.04x = 416,572.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,572.44/824.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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